Skyline_UK
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32 bit or 64 bit?
I'm upgrading my DAW from Windows XP to Windows 7. I was thinking of upgrading to the 64 bit version, well, why not, I thought. Then after looking at these (and other) forums and seeing issues with VSTs, bit bridge, and hardware drivers it made me pause. I had simply assumed that 64 bit must be more future-proof but I'm now wondering, what advantages would an all-64 bit environment bring me? I don't use a lot of memory-hungry samplers and the 3GB I presently have is fine. It seems I have some choices:
(1) Upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit but install Sonar 32 bit. Advantage: no hassles with incompatible plugins, and I can reinstall Sonar 64 bit later if I want. Any disadvantages though?
(2) Upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit and install Sonar 64 bit. Advantage: more future proof than (1). Disadvantage: possible hassles with some plugins.
(3) Upgrade to Windows 7 32 bit and Sonar 32 bit. Big disadvantage: upgrading Windows 7 from 32 to 64 bit in the future could be a monumental task?
Any help would be appreciated?
John
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/02/13 14:35:48
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I would not recommend upgrading to win7 32bit. there's no advantage to that at all. upgrade to win7x64 and you can install BOTH the 32bit and 64bit versions of Sonar on your machine. then if you have problems with the 64bit version you can always run sonar 32bit on your 64bit OS.
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Skyline_UK
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/02/13 16:09:11
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My stuff Intel Sandy Bridge i7 2600 @ 3.4GHz, 4 cores, 8 threads, 16GB RAM.OS & Programs drive: 240GB SSD
Data drives: 1 x 1TB drive RAID mirrored, plus extra 1TB data drive
Windows 10 Home 64 bit
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/02/13 19:21:13
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64 bit goes to eleven...that's one louder innit?
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/02/13 19:31:14
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sincerely, Ioannis Windows - some Dual Core CPU - a little bit of RAM - not so bad soundcard - i think it's called Sonar - a silver mixer with colorful knobs - black speaker monitors - my ears some work
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/02/13 20:28:35
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aye, no disadvantages to win 7 x64. it is soooooooooo much better than xp, assuming you have a modern PC.
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/02/14 20:11:01
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Beagle is correct. (give yourself a treat, dude!) I have 8.5 32 bit on my new machine just in case. Aside from the can't-open-Sound-Forge-from-tool-menu-in 8.5 64 problem, I'm good. The only potential issue I've found is that, once you open a project in 64 bit, it won't open in 32 bit any more. For me, at least.
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/02/16 02:36:15
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Skyline_UK
...I don't use a lot of memory-hungry samplers and the 3GB I presently have is fine.....
John
The above criteria is the key when deciding between 32 and 64 bit. If you were using say, Omnisphere or Kontakt, then you'd likely find 3-4 GB to be limiting. But there's no need to choose for that reason, as Beagle explained; 64 bit will handle 32 bit apps, and won't hold you back later. (I had to edit this from my initial reply... I must have been tired when I wrote it, since it made no sense -- to the point where I even contradicted myself!  ).
post edited by JonD - 2011/03/09 02:32:31
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/02/16 04:07:00
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aye, no disadvantages to win 7 x64. it is soooooooooo much better than xp, assuming you have a modern PC.
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/03/02 02:16:28
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32 bit and 64 bit is the size of the data bus who is transferring the data in computer. And when you using the windows 7 with 64 bit processor then it will because the super computer. ANd if you are using the sonar on 32 bit and 64 bit then some time it will causes the problem with the 64 bit.
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/03/05 08:05:20
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Terms of 32-bit and 64-bit refers to the way a computer processor, process information. In 64-bit versions of Windows handle random access memory (RAM) more efficiently than 32-bit system, a lot of money. For more information, please in the 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64-bit version of the difference between the on line description.
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/03/25 23:14:21
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The 32 bit and 64 bit are used for processor. These are size of data buses which are used to pass data form one place to another place. The size of this data bus is more then they pass data with speedily. The computer which having 64 bit processor it was known as super computer. Generally all are using 32 bit processor with having higher RAM memory.
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/03/26 02:25:25
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Speaking of Ram.....
I'm also thinking of going to 64bit, but I have only 4GB's of Ram (limits of XP) in my machine. Can I install more Ram......possibly 8GB's(I have four slots) since my processor is 64 bit?
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/03/26 11:37:49
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If the motherboard will handle it yes.
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/03/26 12:02:43
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If those 4 slots are already filled with 1 gig sticks, you'll have to toss them and buy new ones. Consider upgrading the whole motherboard, which would net a zippier CPU in the process. If you don't use big sample libraries, a faster CPU will give more bang for the buck. I'm also on a dual-core, and my CPU runs out of steam far more often than RAM is exhausted.
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2011/03/26 13:47:27
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bitflipper
runs out of steam far more often than RAM is exhausted.
Me too. But my computer is fine. 
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Re:32 bit or 64 bit?
2012/12/14 10:58:06
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Always go with 64bit, Everything runs much better, not only that but it would utilize more ram if you did edning up needing it, which you will in the future.
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